Standard Guide for Systematic Approach to the Extraction, Analysis, and Classification of Ignitable Liquids and Ignitable Liquid Residues in Fire Debris Samples

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

12-05-2022

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This guide describes a systematic approach to the extraction, analysis, and classification of ignitable liquids and their residues in solid (for example, fire debris) and liquid samples.

1.2This guide addresses evidence handling, extraction methodologies, instrumental analysis techniques, and analytical data interpretation.

1.3This guide cannot replace knowledge, skill, or ability acquired through appropriate education, training, and experience and should be used in conjunction with sound professional judgment.

1.4This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee	E 30
DocumentType	Guide
Pages	7
ProductNote	ε1NOTE—Editorial corrections were made throughout in July 2020.
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM E 3245 : 2020

ASTM E 3197 : 2020	Standard Terminology Relating to Examination of Fire Debris
ASTM E 1732 : 2024	Standard Terminology Relating to Forensic Science
ASTM E 2154 : 2015 : REV A	Standard Practice for Separation and Concentration of Ignitable Liquid Residues from Fire Debris Samples by Passive Headspace Concentration with Solid Phase Microextraction (SPME) (Withdrawn 2024)
ASTM E 1732 : 2022	Standard Terminology Relating to Forensic Science
ASTM E 3197 : 2023	Standard Terminology Relating to Examination of Fire Debris
ASTM E 1388 : 2017	Standard Practice for Static Headspace Sampling of Vapors from Fire Debris Samples
ASTM E 1386 : 2023	Standard Practice for Separation of Ignitable Liquid Residues from Fire Debris Samples by Solvent Extraction
ASTM E 1388 : 2024	Standard Practice for Static Headspace Sampling of Vapors from Fire Debris Samples
ASTM E 1386 : 2015	Standard Practice for Separation of Ignitable Liquid Residues from Fire Debris Samples by Solvent Extraction